1842
oil
canvas
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
En shetlandsk fiskerbåd i stormfuldt vejr nord for Orkneyøerne is a 1842 oil by Anton Melbye, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This painting shows a small boat in a stormy sea. The boat is small, with a white sail and a tiny crew. The sea is rough, with big waves and white foam. The sky is grey and cloudy, with a few patches of blue. In the background, there are some rocky islands. The overall mood of the painting is one of drama and energy, with the stormy sea and the small boat struggling to stay afloat. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out the work of artist Anton Melbye.
Daniel Herman Anton Melbye (13 February 1818 – 10 January 1875) was a Danish painter and photographer who specialised in marine art. He was the brother of fellow painters Vilhelm and Fritz Melbye.
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